Description
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) is a leading provider of information technology, consulting, and business process outsourcing services, dedicated to helping the world’s leading companies build stronger businesses. Headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey (U.S.). Cognizant is a member of the NASDAQ-100, the S&P 500, the Forbes Global 1000, and the Fortune 500 and we are among the top performing and fastest growing companies in the world.
Practice – AIA – Artificial Intelligence and Analytics
About AI & Analytics: Artificial intelligence (AI) and the data it collects and analyzes will soon sit at the core of all intelligent, human-centric businesses. By decoding customer needs, preferences, and behaviors, our clients can understand exactly what services, products, and experiences their consumers need. Within AI & Analytics, we work to design the future-a future in which trial-and-error business decisions have been replaced by informed choices and data-supported strategies.
By applying AI and data science, we help leading companies to prototype, refine, validate, and scale their AI and analytics products and delivery models. Cognizant’s AIA practice takes insights that are buried in data, and provides businesses a clear way to transform how they source, interpret and consume their information. Our clients need flexible data structures and a streamlined data architecture that quickly turns data resources into informative, meaningful intelligence.
Job Description:
We are looking for a highly skilled Kafka Developer to join our team. As a Kafka Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing Kafka-based solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the Kafka platform is highly available, scalable, and reliable.
Technical skills: Kafka and SQL
Responsibilities:
Design, develop and implement Kafka-based solutions for real-time data processing, event streaming, and data integration use cases.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and design Kafka solutions to meet those needs.
Implement Kafka-based solutions that are highly available, scalable, and reliable.
Optimize Kafka performance by tuning configurations and monitoring metrics.
Troubleshoot issues with Kafka clusters and provide timely resolutions.
Ensure that Kafka platform security is implemented as per organizational policies and industry best practices.
Develop and maintain Kafka-based libraries and frameworks for reusability and consistency.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Kafka features, enhancements, and trends.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
At least 3 years of experience in designing and implementing Kafka-based solutions.
Proficient in Kafka concepts, architecture, and API’s.
Strong experience with Kafka Connect, Kafka Streams, and Kafka Security.
Experience with Kafka administration, performance tuning, and monitoring.
Strong programming skills in Java or Python.
Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
If you meet the above requirements and are passionate about working with Kafka, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary and Other Compensation :
The annual salary for this position is between $121k depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan and contributions
- Long-term/Short-term Disability
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Qualifications
Technical Skills
SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level * Rqrd./Dsrd. 1 SQL Server PL4 Desired 2 Kafka PL1 Required
Domain Skills
SNo Primary Skill Proficiency Level * Rqrd./Dsrd. 1 Hedge Fund Accounting NA Desired 2 Fund Accounting NA Desired
* Proficiency Legends
Proficiency Level Generic Reference PL1 The associate has basic awareness and comprehension of the skill and is in the process of acquiring this skill through various channels. PL2 The associate possesses working knowledge of the skill, and can actively and independently apply this skill in engagements and projects. PL3 The associate has comprehensive, in-depth and specialized knowledge of the skill. She / he has extensively demonstrated successful application of the skill in engagements or projects. PL4 The associate can function as a subject matter expert for this skill. The associate is capable of analyzing, evaluating and synthesizing solutions using the skill.